Frustrated Valkanis demands refereeing accountability

Melbourne City coach Michael Valkanis launched a scathing attack on the standard of A-League refereeing, calling for “accountability and responsibility”.

City drew 2-2 against Brisbane Roar on Saturday night at AAMI Park after referee Alan Milliner awarded two contentious penalties.

The first came in the 35th minute when City’s Joshua Rose fouled Brandon Borrello in the box, however, upon closer inspection, replays showed Rose to barely touch Borrello before the Roar winger took a tumble.